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Chapter 22 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The palace maid assisting Jiang Juan paused, instinctively lifting her head, then let out a short, sharp cry. Though not loud, Xue Fang was still able to hear it; he glanced over. In that glance, he was nearly driven mad. Jiang Juan lay on the silk blanket, clothes … Read more
Chapter 21 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Most of the time, Jiang Juan’s dull senses were quite keen, but at this moment, he sensed something. Xue Fangli’s gaze was too complex, too intense. There was disgust, hatred, mockery, and ridicule, but more than anything, there was a chilling coldness in his eyes. Jiang Juan hesitated. … Read more
Chapter 53 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> It was dinner time, and because the three great-uncles from the family were present, everyone gathered together for the meal. Except for Chu Lishu, who was out during the day and had an unpredictable return time, everyone else was expected to be present. However, Lin Qingxu was conspicuously … Read more
Chapter 52 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Why do I only see you alone today? Where’s your cousin?” Yue Chen said with a smile. “Young Master Yue should have heard about it. There are matters in the Marquis’s residence today, so my cousin is naturally at home,” Chu Lishu said with a gentle expression, showing … Read more
Chapter 51 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The Cheng family was also Yuan Ran’s maternal family. They were supposed to be his biggest supporting force. Even though they now supported the new crown prince, they shouldn’t have treated Yuan Ran like this. Compared to Mr. Cao’s excitement, Chu Lishu seemed not to be angered by … Read more
Chapter 50 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> At the entrance of Marquis An Nan’s residence, everyone made sure to carry out their duties properly. “Lord Marquis, rest assured, I have arranged the matter of retrieving the dowry,” Madam Ru handed a list to the steward in the residence. The steward, someone trusted by Madam Ru, … Read more
Chapter 49 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> With these words, Lin Qingyang’s voice was like a thunderbolt striking the ground, instantly silencing the entire room. Lin Qinglan was forcibly lifted by him, held in his arms, standing robust and firm like a mountain. In front of him were the portraits of the ancestors of the … Read more
Chapter 160 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The night before meeting the new officials, Yuan Li couldn’t stop talking about them, even though Chu Hechao warned him several times. This angered the “older” man, and Chu Hechao coldly lectured him after bringing him to bed. He couldn’t remember when he fell asleep, but early in … Read more
Chapter 159 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> While the scholars anxiously awaited the results, Yuan Li, along with officials from the Ministry of Government Affairs, was busy grading the exam papers. Six thousand four hundred exam papers were spread out in the Ministry of Government Affairs, a scene never seen before. The officials were both … Read more
Chapter 158 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The Zhou residence was quite large, and upon learning that these scholars from Jingzhou had no place to stay in Ye County, Zhou Gongdan invited them to stay at his residence. Wang Qianzhi and his companions were overjoyed and naturally didn’t refuse. In the following days, they frequently … Read more
Chapter 157 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Becoming a vassal of Yuan Li is not an easy task. Yuan Li rarely accepts recommendations from others; instead, he personally recruits officials. Numerous influential clans have tried to align with him but found it difficult. They gradually noticed something: most of the valued officials in Yuan Li’s … Read more
Chapter 5.2 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> A sense of foreboding descended upon Jiang Qi, his own heartbeat suddenly losing its rhythm. His hand, hanging limply at his side, was suddenly gripped tightly by his mother, her nails even digging into his flesh. Ignoring the pain, he glanced at his mother’s forced smile, then towards … Read more
